Title:

Identifying and Responding to Sexual Assault and Abuse

Description:

This e-learning programme aims to provide information and advice to health and care professionals on how to identify the signs of sexual assault and abuse and best respond. This includes information on opportunities for obtaining forensic evidence, the role of Sexual Assault Referral Centres, and the impact of sexual assault on victims and survivors and the importance of counselling and therapeutic support.

Created:

15 Apr 2021

Last Major Update:

4 May 2021

Keywords:

SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre), SARCs, Sexual Assault Referral Centres, sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, forensic medicine, safeguarding, safeguarding children, safeguarding young people, counselling, child protection, grooming